Speaker has too much of noise after upgrading to macOS Catalina > Monterey

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Speaker has too much of noise after upgrading to macOS Catalina > Monterey

To save a lot of time, I've included the original thread, and title) which dates back some time (Speaker has too much of noise after upgra… - Apple Community).

I have the same problem as all the users on that thread, with sound degrading starting with the left speaker, and then over a few days spreading to the right speaker. I also think that it seemed/seems like a software issue, the speakers have never been overused. or abused. I even remember the moment the sound started distorting on the left speaker, and actually thought it was a bad recording on a YouTube documentary.

However, since I couldn't find a cause, I did wonder 'if' it was a simple broken speaker? But, when I noticed that gradually the right speaker was also starting to degrade, it seemed obvious it is connected with the OS. I suspect that the power sent to the speakers is/was incorrect (a power surge) for a short period, and this damages the speakers, if they are in use. It's about the only reason I can think a computer speaker would break (or any other type of speaker too). Anyhow, I've bought a replacement set of speakers, which I'm going to try out in a few days. However, I'd be curious to read if people are still getting this problem, and more interested to see if Apple is making any effort to reach out to people to solve the issue?

Lastly, let me remind people to read the original thread, as you'll see this is an ongoing issue dating back sometime, but clearly still very present.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 12:20 AM

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TheLittles

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Sep 30, 2023 12:48 AM in response to joesh2

oesh2 Said:

"Speaker has too much of noise after upgrading to macOS Catalina > Monterey: [...]However, since I couldn't find a cause, I did wonder 'if' it was a simple broken speaker? But, when I noticed that gradually the right speaker was also starting to degrade, it seemed obvious it is connected with the OS.[...]"

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No. An update would cause no physical harm to your speaker.

Troubleshooting Mac Audio:

What to Try:

A. Raise the Volume: If sound is not working, then raise the volume.

B. Remove External Devices: Verify what your output item is. Also, disable Bluetooth, if enabled.

C. Go Here: If the Internal Speakers on your Mac aren't Working - Apple Support

D. Reset the Core Audio:

With a new install, things probably need to re-sync. So, restart the Mac. Once restarted, if that does not work, then, reset the Core Audio. It's worth a go.

To Reset the Core Audio:

Type the following command in Terminal:

sudo killall coreaudiod

E. Boot into Safe Mode:

When you boot into Safe Mode, items load by default, with certain settings and caches set aside. So, hold down the shift key upon boot. See what happens then.

F. Create a New Administrator:

See if creating and logging in as a new administrator does the trick. There may be something misconfigured in your current user - something that is getting in the way. Go to: System Preferences > Users & Groups > Unlock > Click: "+" > Create the new administrator

No succes?...

G. A Reinstall May Work:

Reinstall the macOS:

Nothing would be deleted. It's just that items that have become corrupted or deleted, would be replaced or reinstalled back to where they should be, respectively. Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support

Important: Create a Time Machine Backup, First:

Prior to the re-installation of your macOS, be certain to backup your Mac using a Time Machine Backup. That way, you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Use an external hard drive that is at least 1.5 the total storage capacity.

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TheLittles

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Sep 30, 2023 1:07 AM in response to joesh2

oesh2 Said:

"Speaker has too much of noise after upgrading to macOS Catalina > Monterey: Thanks for your reply, I've tried all those things many times over (except a reinstall). [...] There should be actual technicians from Apple reading these threads and solving the issues.[...]"

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You are most welcome.

Leave Feedback for Apple:

Provide your Feedback:

Do your Part: Inform Apple of your feedback of this issue. Include how you’ve troubleshot this, and your results. Apple wont get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive from its users, the more likely they will know what bugs exist, and what fixes to include in updates to come, and future macOS versions to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it.

Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
Select: "Software/Firmware Update" for the "Feedback Area"
Proceed from there as necessary

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joesh2 Author

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Sep 30, 2023 12:58 AM in response to TheLittles

Thanks for your reply, I've tried all those things many times over (except a reinstall).

To be quite honest, everyone just says the same thing they've read elsewhere on the web, and then puts it up here (no offence meant). There should be actual technicians from Apple reading these threads and solving the issues.

Anyhow, thanks very much for the suggestion(s), I'll certainly give the reinstall a try, it's the only thing I hadn't (ever) tried.

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